Dissidia Final Fantasy: Squall

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All you need is a gunblade to save the world.

By Ryan Clements

As the Final Fantasy franchise has continued over the years, fans have grown increasingly anxious for a game in which they could watch famous characters from the 12 proper titles fight side by side (outside of the obscure gems like Ehrgeiz). Square Enix has answered those desperate pleas in the form of Dissidia Final Fantasy, a PSP exclusive fighting game that gathers heroes and villains from across the Final Fantasy landscape and puts them in a sweeping clash of light and darkness. The game is scheduled for launch this month and we PSP owners couldn't be more excited. Dissidia already looks stunning and the amount of polish Square Enix is putting into this fan service affair is quite remarkable.

In celebration of the game's upcoming launch, we've put together some brief features on the heroes of the game that we'll be delivering to you on a weekly basis. If you're more interested in the darker side of the coin, say hello to our friends at GameSpy for a look at the game's villains.

Background: In the world of Final Fantasy VIII, Squall Leonhart is a student at the Balamb Garden Military Academy, where he -- and other members of the elite SeeD force -- are tasked with participating in global battles as freelance soldiers. Although Squall is a generally introverted young man, his skill with a gunblade is virtually unmatched and his prowess in combat speaks for itself. When the sorceress Ultimecia declares war on the world, it's up to Squall and his companions to fight against her time-bending powers.

In Dissidia Final Fantasy, Squall is a ferocious short-range character. Although a few of his attacks give him some leverage against distant targets, he shines brightest when locked in confined battles with his opponent. His classic Limit Break returns, along with the R Trigger-activated boosts that gamers will remember from the original PSone title.

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